2 Ducats - George II William

Reverse

Horse leaping left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT
1699
I I I

Comment

In 1690, Georges-Guillaume became a knight of the Order of the Garter, hence the presence of the Order's motto on the obverse.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

En 1690, Georges-Guillaume devient chevalier de l'ordre de la Jarretière, d'où la présence de la devise de l'ordre sur l'avers ici.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - George II William 1699-1700 from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of George II William, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle from 1699 to 1700. This was a period of significant economic growth and trade in Europe, and the coin was likely used for large transactions and trade. Additionally, the coin's gold content and high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious currency, reflecting the wealth and power of the Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle state.

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